Arch of Janus

Overview

Title

Arch of Janus

Author

Vanessa82

Rating

3.17

Year

300 AD

Cost

Free Admission

Average visit time

15 minutes

Address

Via del Velabro, 00186 Rome RM

Hours of operation

Always

Description

The Arch of Janus in Rome is a four sided arch in front of the church of St George at Velabrum. The arch, probably dedicated to the God Janus, is 12 meters wide and 16 meters high and is quite imposing. During ancient roman times it was used by the merchants as a shelter instead in medieval times, the Arch of Janus was used as a fortress by the Roman family Frangipane.